[Method] 2018 Subaru WRX STI Limited immobilizer flashing - code problem?

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Omegadog
Member since February 2022 • 30 posts

How to find the factory key code to program 2018 Subaru WRX STI Limited keys?

Posted on December 31, 2024
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Posted on January 01, 2025

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Hackman
Member • 37 posts

My 2018 Subaru WRX STI Limited has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

January 01, 2025 Reply
Irongiant
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Key code problems with my 2018 Subaru WRX STI Limited as well. Subscribed!

January 02, 2025 Reply
Turboboost
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Key code problems with my 2018 Subaru WRX STI Limited as well. Subscribed!

January 03, 2025 Reply
Jokersmile
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My 2018 Subaru WRX STI Limited has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

January 04, 2025 Reply

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